Many people dream of starting their own business. Running an enterprise in your home, garage or on the go means you can take ...

Have you always dreamed of running your own business? The prospect of a hefty bank loan, or waiting for the right investor to ...

Starting a business is exciting, but it's not easy. It can also be risky. Of the 50 million startups created every year across the world, approximately 30% of new businesses fail within the first ...

I’ve always had a passion for animals. My first job was working at a local holistic pet food center, and I loved it. In college, I studied equine science because I thought I wanted to be a trainer.

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Many Americans pursue entrepreneurship as a way to make a side income, become their own boss and even create a long-lasting legacy. However, starting your own company can have high starting costs, and ...

It's time to get your MBA — the easy way. We're sharing an episode from Planet Money's Summer School. In this lesson: Everyone has a million dollar business idea (e.g., "Shazam but for movies"), but ...

Franchising isn't just for a select few — it's for anyone looking to start their own business. But the idea of franchising ...

A national small-business leader explains why now is the perfect time to start your own company, despite economic uncertainties. How to make a good hire when ...

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This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Tatiana Teppoeva, a 49-year-old entrepreneur in Redmond, Washington. It's been edited for length and clarity. I'm an entrepreneur with a Ph.D. in ...

I am a fourth-year attorney with law firm and in-house experience. I want to start my own law firm, but don't have any clients. What are the biggest challenges facing attorneys who want to go out on ...